The Syrian Army Tightens Grip over Jabhat al-Nusra Strongholds in Ghouta

A military source announced that the Syrian armed forces on Saturday tightened grip over the towns of al-Abbadeh and Tall Ghreqeh in the Eastern Ghouta in Damascus Countryside.

The source noted that two towns are considered strongholds for the takfiri terrorists affiliated to Jabhat al-Nusra in the Eastern Ghouta.

The source added that the army gained control over al-Abbadeh and Tall Ghreiqeh as a result of a special operation the army unit carried out in the area, in which large numbers of terrorists were killed and their equipment and weapons were seized.

The Syrian Army Gains Control over al-Mashtal Area in al-Qseir

Meanwhile, the army restored security and stability to al-Mashtal area on the outskirts of the city of al-Qseir after having destroyed the terrorists’ dens in the area.

A military source told SANA that units of the armed forces gained control over al-Mashtal area after destroying the last gatherings and dens of the terrorists.

The source added that the army units dismantled scores of explosive devices planted by terrorists on the main roads, with all the terrorists were killed.